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Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... glad to have recently seen some real action on the homeless front. The Australian Government’s green paper on homelessness will hopefully deliver the right strategies for tackling the problem up until ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
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... currently accessing training to help improve their situation. “We can’t hope to improve the skills shortage in Australia unless we make sure our people can read, write and have basic numeracy. “LLNP ... Monday, 01 September 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... – cost-efficiently. It’s with that evidence that we hope to shape future homeless services in Australia. Mission Australia is extremely excited about the possibilities of the Michael Project. We’re ... Monday, 18 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... homeless statistics... ...She said she was hopeful the Federal Government's White Paper strategy on homelessness would address the issue when released in September. “Older homeless Australians ... Monday, 04 August 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
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... and feminine thing to do. “Because of their youth, they also think they can ‘fix it’ on their own – they haven’t got the age and experience to tell them that they might need some help. “Hopefully this ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
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... should help them to find a job – then we can transform the lives of that individual and their family, and benefit the entire community. “Mission Australia’s hope is that this will be the trigger for ... Thursday, 22 May 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... so people can donate $100,000 without it costing them a thing. “We also hope they will use the information on housesforthehomeless.com.au to learn more about the homeless issue. Hopefully, they may even ... Thursday, 01 May 2008Fundraiser Profiles
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... fundraising efforts, we do not recommend others ‘live rough’ on the streets to raise money without sufficient preparation and insurance. For more info visit http://www.hopeaus.org/ ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
Category: Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience
... and piano at school….” I replied in the hope that I was able to sell myself for the placement whilst also letting her know that I really had no idea about the creative side of life. I was offered a field ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... a sense of hope. Committed and dedicated staff meet individuals and families at their greatest point of need, offering hope, support and encouragement. Missionbeat is an important link in a holistic ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
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... where vulnerable people are exposed to the full force of a heatwave over an extended period.” “We would therefore hope that police and security officers show some restraint in moving homeless people on ... Friday, 14 March 2008Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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... other areas, the region was likely to attract more people coming in the hope of work, with few resources, no local knowledge, no transport and no accommodation. “That can make it harder for them to get ... Friday, 02 November 2007Youth Beat service to help young Tasmanians
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... State Director Noel Mundy said Mission Australia hopes the Youth Beat program will engage and assist young people within the local community. “The service will be provided free-of-charge and will include ... Monday, 22 October 2007Home care program for mentally ill reaps huge rewards National Mental Health Week
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... hope and achievement that they can beat their illness. “Finally, reducing the time people with mental illness spend in hospital eases the pressure on hospitals and their staff. It’s also saves taxpayers ... Monday, 08 October 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for mobile arts competition
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... service on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as during the day on weekends. Follow up referrals will then occur on Monday’s and Tuesdays. “Mission Australia hopes the Youth Beat program will engage ... Monday, 10 September 2007Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
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... They will carry what they learn and experience with them when they return to their community and hopefully, through their whole life.” Other fleets participating in the APEC Tall Ships Programme are: ... Monday, 27 August 2007Backyard footy competition takes game back to grassroots in SA's mid north
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... Backyard Football League President Michael Butterick said organisers have been overwhelmed by the response to the initiative. “We just put up blank team sheets in the local hotel one night in the hope ... Tuesday, 21 August 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
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... and Mission Australia hoped in the coming months to make support available also to communities as far north as Coober Pedy. “Mental health issues were once taboo in rural and regional Australia and many ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
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... in Australia. “These figures are hopelessly out of date and we will have to wait until next year when the homeless numbers from the 2006 Census are officially released to get a more accurate picture,” ... Monday, 06 August 2007UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
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... up to half their income on rent,” Mr Hall said. “Many of the problems highlighted in the report ring true with Mission Australia’s experiences and I hope that the Federal and State/Territory governments ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007Mission Australia launches 2007 Youth Survey
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... youth at a national level. In South Australia, they were most concerned about alcohol and other drugs, suicide and bullying or emotional abuse. Mission Australia hopes to exceed the 14,700 responses ... Monday, 30 April 2007No pain, no gain camp creates future leaders
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... for young people to steer away from their friends and do something different. “Some guest speakers will focus on gang mentality and how to break it down. “After the camp, we hope these young people ... Monday, 16 April 2007University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
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... the Edith Cowan University and we have hopes for expanding into Melbourne in the second half of this year,” Associate Professor Howard said. According to John Finneran, Administrator of the Sydney Archdiocese, ... Wednesday, 04 April 2007City of Churches aims to be life and soul of party
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... of fun and games for children. The Soul of the City Easter event, previously staged with great success in 2005, hopes to bring together all the communities that breathe life into the city, from politicians ... Thursday, 15 March 2007Expo to assist newly arrived Australians
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... and cultural differences. “We hope this Expo not only assists those newly arrived to become aware of the myriad of job opportunities which exist, but to also remove some of the misconceptions which the ... Thursday, 01 March 2007